Nov. 5-9, 2007
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Programs
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GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Student Success Center Hours
Sue will be gone
Tues, Wed, and Thurs on a recruitment trip but will have walk-in
hours on Mon. and Fri. from 10-11:30am.
The CNR Student Success Center (CNR 180) is open Mon.-Thurs. 8-4:30pm and Fri.
8-3.
Timetable Now Online
The timetable for spring semester 2008 is now available online. You can access
it through your MyPoint page under the academics tab.
!Freshman
and Sophomores
Peer advising has begun. Come in soon so you can get ready to register for classes
next semester. A sign up sheet will be available outside of the CNR Student
Success Center (CNR 180). Please sign your name legibly so that we can read it.
New Majors
New majors in Resource Management: Law
Enforcement and Resource Management: Policy are now available. Stop by CNR 180
to add these majors or to pick up the planning sheets.
Help
make sure the tax on your hunting and fishing equipment is going to the right
place!
To continue getting
Wisconsin's share of the federal excise tax you pay when you buy hunting and
fishing equipment, DNR needs to update its Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management
Plan for 2007-2013. You can help! Please take this
survey to share your thoughts on natural resource issues and priorities
Wisconsin needs to address over the next six years.
Fall Colloquium Series: Energy & Natural Resources
Click on the above title to see this fall’s exciting line up of speakers as they
discuss various aspects of our energy issues.
Physics 201!
There have been four new sections of Physics 201 added to the Spring 2008
timetable.
Environmental Toxicology Lab - WATR 496/696
Will be offered Spring 2008 Tuesdays 2:00-4:30. This 2-credit course is offered
only in even years. Students will learn how to perform biological assays
that can be used to determine the presence of harmful substances in water or
soil. These techniques have diverse
practical applications for K-12 science teachers, Peace Corp volunteers as well
as water resource professionals.
Class size is limited. No prerequisites. Contact Ron Crunkilton for additional
information.
*Water 496 will be
offered, but Water 494 will not be offered. It is
only offered in odd years.
Forestry 499 -
Are you interested in working with non-industrial private forest
landowners?
Non-industrial private forest
landowners own 59 percent of America's woodlands and 57 percent of Wisconsin's
woodlands. They account for a majority of the wood that is harvested which
supply America's forest products industry. Forestry 499 (Section 2) Private
Forest Management is designed to introduce students to the skills necessary for
agency, industry, and private consultant foresters to work with and develop
forest stewardship management plans for these family forest landowners. This
course will provide you with an introduction to Wisconsin's Managed Forest Law
and Certified Plan Writer curriculum as well as the profession of consulting
forestry in Wisconsin.
Forestry 499 (Section 2) Private Forest Management will be offered this coming
spring semester. Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you
might have about this course or your advisor to see how it fits into your degree
program.
CNR T-Shirt
Sales
NEW
Come check
out the new design! We
will be taking orders for the CNR t-shirts this week from Oct. 29 – Nov. 2. The
Parks and Recreation Association will be taking orders for the CNR t-shirts in
the west end of the CNR lobby from approximately 9-4 Mon.- Friday. Scheduling
may vary due to class schedules. Payments are required at the time of order
placement. Cash or check payments are acceptable.
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
GEM Ambassador General Information Session:
Wed, Nov. 7 at 5-6:30 pm, CNR 122 or come to the Brown Bag Series. Hear former students talk about their experiences and learn more about the program.GEM Ambassador Brown Bag Series (continued): NEW
Come support your peers and hear more about their projects abroad. This is a good way to learn more about the program if you are interested in applying. See attached flyer for complete series information.Final Session is Mon, Nov. 5, 1-2pm; CNR 122Katie Stepper- China and Sam Werner - South Africa
Ghana, West Africa Information Night: NEWWed, Nov. 7; 6-7 pm; CNR 359Come see a slide show and listen to Dr. Petrillo explain trip details.
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STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
Environmental Educators
and Naturalists Association (EENA/NAI)
Get ready for the EENA bake sale on Nov. 14. We'll have plenty of great food to
go around. There will be no meeting this week because of the NAI National
Workshop. Our next meeting will be Tues. Nov. 13.
The Wildlife Society
Thank you to last
week's speaker Laine Stowell who talked about Wisconsin's elk herd and thank you
to this week's speaker Ginamaria Javurek who spoke about her interpretation
position at Lake Sakakawea, ND this past summer. At our next meeting this
Tuesday Bri Winter will be speaking about her summer position that dealt with
post fire effects on woodpeckers. Also, don't forget to save your wild game for
the game dinner on Dec. 5th! Meetings are Tuesday's at 5pm in CNR 170.
SPEAK UP in SGA!
Hey CNR Students! EVERY WEEK SGA votes on legislation that directly affects you
as students! Let your CNR Senators know how YOU feel and what YOU want. Check
out our new board in the first floor, south hallway of the CNR (right by the
West Lobby). Share your thoughts and opinions on the latest legislation and take
time to express any concerns you have for UWSP. We are here to represent you!
Stop by and have your voice heard!
American Water Resources Association
(AWRA)
NEW
Nov. 6- Dan Eichsteadt will be giving a presentation on the Tomorrow/Waupaca
River and our involvement with this project. Both of these should be very
interesting.
Meetings are every Tues. at 5pm in CNR 252.
Society of American Foresters
Join SAF every Thurs. in CNR 170 at 5pm. We'll have a new "tree of the week",
speaker, or activity for you every week. Hope to see you there!
Sustainable Agriculture in
Communities Society
It's gettin' cold outside but we'll still be
growing vegetables. See how. Stop by our meetings on Tues. at 7:30pm CPS 234. A
lot of cool projects will be going on so check us out. Contact:
phube397@uwsp.edu
Parks and
Recreation Association
Our meetings are
every Wed. at 6pm CNR 361. Hope to see you there! Email
kwill752@uwsp.edu for more information.
Fisheries Society
Join us for
meetings every Wednesday at 5:30pm in CNR 320. There are lots of exciting fish
surveys, guest speakers, and other projects planned for this semester. We hope
to see you there!
Herpetology Society Meetings
Meetings are
Society of Ecological Restoration
If you are interested in assisting the WDNR with habitat restoration/enhancement
for priority endangered resources, SER is the organization for you! One of
several dates has already been set in November for one of two WDNR sponsored
habitat restoration projects dealing primarily with the endangered karner blue
butterfly! To learn more, come to our bi-monthly meetings held Mon. 6pm in CNR
120. Contact: Paul Cigan
(pciga971@uwsp.edu)
Waste Management Society
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WORKSHOP/ACTIVITY INFORMATION
Resume Workshops
Fall resume workshops have been scheduled for the following dates and times.
Workshops are open to all CNR and science majors and are free of charge. Here
are the workshop sessions:
Thursday, September 27th
Monday, October 8th
Wednesday, October 17th
Thursday, November 1st
Tuesday, November 6th
Workshops will be held in CNR 120 from 7 to 9 PM. All sessions are identical in
content, so students need to attend only one program. Signup is NOT required.
Make sure that you do not miss these outstanding opportunities.
Outdoor EdVentures Events
http://www.uwsp.edu/centers/healthwellness/outedven/trips.asp
SCA Conservation in Action Multimedia Contest
The SCA is having a contest for creative, environmentally aware students to help
raise awareness about environmental issues. Entries can be submitted in the form
of a research project, thesis, video, website, or other multimedia project. For
more information click on the title to view the website.
Deadline: Dec. 1
Anyone hunting doves at Buena Vista
If you are willing to let your kill be sampled for trichomoniasis please contact
Kristina Artner at kartn508@uwsp.edu. The
sample is a simple oral swab taken within 2 days of the kill. Thanks.
CNR students are encouraged to
invite their parents to the annual CNR Fall Migration banquet to benefit the CNR
Endowment Fund. The event will be at the Stevens Point Holiday Inn Hotel &
Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at 5pm. Cash Bar, Dinner, Silent
Auction, Live Auction, Raffles, and more. Great fun, and a great cause!
Tickets: $60/person. Registration deadline: Oct. 19th. Printable
registration forms at
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/migration/. The
Schmeeckle Weekly Special
There will be 10% off of all games and puzzles this week at Schmeeckle Reserve.
Schmeeckle Reserve Program Schedule
Click on the title to see a list of programs held at Schmeeckle Reserve this
fall.
YMCA Ski & Sport Swap NEW
Sat. Nov. 10 from 11am -
2:30pm. Buy or Sell new and used downhill & cross country ski equipment,
snowboards, boots, clothing, ice/in-line skates, other sports equipment and
camping gear. Want to sell? Equipment check-in is Fri. Nov. 9 from
5:30-7:30pm or Sat. Nov. 10 from 8:30 - 10:30am.
Invitation to Attend Environmental
Monitoring Conference
NEW
“Students
Making a Difference: Citizen Science Monitoring” is the theme of the 2007
Governor’s High School Conference on the Environment. The event is Wed, Nov. 14,
2007 from 8am until 3:20pm at the Country Springs Hotel. UWSP students and staff
are invited to join the high school students and teachers attending this event.
Highlights include keynote presentations by Dr. Eric Anderson and Stan
Gruszynski, presentations from 20 different citizen-based monitoring programs,
and an exhibit hall featuring a careers showcase. To learn more visit:
www.uwsp.edu/wcee/youthconference. UWSP students
can register for only $15 which includes lunch. To register, contact Sunshine
Buchholz,
sbuchhol@uwsp.edu
or 346-2014.
Treehaven Classes and Workshops
GPS/GIS-Global Positioning Systems & Geographic Information Systems
This is an
introductory workshop with hands-on exercises. Learn how these fascinating new
technologies are reshaping our world and creating new paradigms of
understanding. With this computer based technology, you will find applications
for almost anyone interested in natural resources. Equipment will be used
outside part of the time. No previous experience is necessary. Attention UWSP
Students:
WHEN: 9am Sat.-4pm Sun, Nov. 3-4, 2007.
INSTRUCTOR: Kevin Lawton, UWSP, at Treehaven. Tomahawk.
FEE: Weekend Package-$160.00 includes instruction, all meals, and lodging-2 per
room; Commuter Package: $140.00 - includes instruction, and 3 meals. NOTE:
Graduate and undergraduate credit available; Students seeking credit must pay a
tuition fee in addition to the workshop fee. This course is not intended for
students who have already taken a GPS/GIS course on campus. If you have further
questions, contact John Heusinkveld, Treehaven Assistant Director, at
715.453.4106 or e-mail
treehaven@uwsp.edu or visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven
Snowshoe Weaving
Workshop to weave
your own beautiful, functional pair of Ojibwa, Bear Paw or Alaskan snowshoes.
WHEN: Fri. 7pm-1pm Sun, Nov. 9-11, 2007.
INSTRUCTOR: Chris Johnson.
FEE: Full Package-$240.00 includes 5 meals, lodging-2/room, instruction & kit;
Commuter Package-$175.00 includes 3 meals, instruction & kit. Registration due
November 2, 2007. Contact: (715) 453-4106 (6315 from campus); e-mail
treehaven@uwsp.edu or visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven
WHEN: Sat. 9 am-7pm Nov. 12, 2007.
INSTRUCTOR: Chris Johnson, at Treehaven. Tomahawk
FEE: $155.00 NOTE: includes 2
meals, kit, materials and instruction. Registration due November 2, 2007;
Contact: (715) 453-4106 (6315 from campus); e-mail treehaven@uwsp.edu or visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven
Learn and
practice group process and facilitation skills that can be used to develop
highly effective teams that produce high quality results. WHEN: Nov. 30-Dec. 2,
2007 (Nov. 29 optional), at Treehaven. Students wanting graduate credit or
wishing to take it as a non-credit participant visit www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven
for a brochure and more information.
WHEN: 6:45 Friday through lunch
Sunday, Feb. 1-3, 2008 or Feb. 29-Mar. 2, 2008.
WHERE: UWSP-Treehaven, Tomahawk.
INSTRUCTORS: TWIN Staff.
FEE: Full Package $175 includes all meals, lodging & instruction; Commuter
Package $125 includes 2 meals & instruction. NOTE: Excellent undergraduate and
graduate credit opportunity. Registrations due Jan. 25 or February 22. Contact:
(715) 453-4106 (6315 from campus); e-mail treehaven@uwsp.edu or visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven
WHEN: 7:00 p.m. Fri.-lunch on Sun., Mar.7-9, 2008.
INSTRUCTORS: Gary Glennon, Stu Nelson, and Jeff Dimick, UWSP.
FEE: Weekend Retreat Package: $180.00 Includes 5 meals, lodging-2/room,
instruction and materials; Commuter Package: $130.00 includes Saturday lunch &
dinner, Sunday lunch, instruction, and materials; Kids under 18 Package: $126.00
with adult package; includes 5 meals, instruction, materials, and free lodging
with adult package. (3 kids packages per adult package). NOTE: Excellent
opportunity for one undergraduate credit. Registration due Feb. 29, 2008.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
*Click on title for application and more information
Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural
Consultants (WAPAC) Scholarship
WAPAC is offering a $1,500 scholarship to students who have recently completed a
summer internship in an agriculture production field. Please stop by the CNR
Student Success Center (CNR 180) for more information and to pick up an
application.
Deadline: Nov. 2
Wisconsin Arborists Association (WAA) Scholarship
WAA Scholarship Application
Deadline: Dec. 15
Garden Club of America Urban Forestry Scholarship
NEW
The GCA is offering a $4,000 scholarship. Click on the title for information.
Deadline: Jan. 31
Outdoor Writers Association of America Scholarship
Deadline: Mar. 1
RMEF-
Wildlife Leadership Awards
Deadline: Mar. 1
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
*For
job descriptions and application process, click on title of job (it will link
you to a PDF).
Employment Links
Links to every conservation/environmental management state agency for
all 50 states and the District of Columbia which usually post job opportunities
(including seasonal jobs and internships) put together by Mike Pagel from Career
Services. There are 176 agencies linked along with 161 employment pages.
http://www.uwsp.edu/career/Science.htm
Environmental Education/Interpretation Jobs
Many job opportunities are available! Visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle/interp/jobs/ for more information.
WDNR Limited Term Employment Jobs
Seasonal jobs from across the state. Many positions are available.
More Jobs
For more jobs stop by the Student Success Center (CNR 180) and ask to
take a look at the job book.
WI DNR LTE Office Assistant
Deadline: Nov. 9
Wood Duck Field Assistants South Carolina
NEW
Deadline: Nov. 9
Teaching Naturalist at Pathfinder Ranch Outdoor Education
School Mountain Center, CA
NEW
Deadline: Nov. 10
Evening Environmental Education Staff, DC Everest Area
School Forest
Deadline: Nov. 10
Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary
Program Director Sarona, WI
NEW
Deadline: Interviews begin Nov.
12
Forestry Technician Alpine, AZ
NEW
Deadline: Nov.13
Marking Foreman Flagstaff, AZ
NEW
Deadline: Nov. 16
Ducks Unlimited Graduate Fellowship
NEW
Deadline: Nov. 16
Assistant Property Manager Indiana DNR Indianapolis, IN
NEW
Deadline: Nov. 17
Waterfowl Technician Position
Deadline: Nov. 30
Ducks Unlimited Manager of Conservation Programs Houston, TX
NEW
Deadline: Dec. 3
NRCS Summer 2008
Positions, Texas
Deadline: Dec. 14, 2007
EPA Greater
Research Opportunities Fellowships and Internships
The EPA is offering
positions for Junior and Senior undergraduate positions for the summer. Click on
the title to check out the website. Deadline is Dec. 19.
US Forest Service Student Temporary and Career Employment Bulletin
View the available bulletin to look at jobs with the US Forest Service through
the STEP and SCEP programs.
Deadline: Dec. 31
Sage Grouse Field Assistant Eastern Nevada NEW
Deadline: ASAP
Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) Web Developer
NEW
Looking to hire freshman or sophomore student.
Deadline: ASP
Sage Grouse Field Assistant Reno, NV
NEW
Deadline: ASAP
Director of Conservation-Land Management Madison, WI
NEW
Deadline: ASAP
Student Conservation Association Program Coordinator Milwaukee, WI
NEW
Deadline ASAP
Midwest Renewable Energy Association Events
Coordinator Custer, WI NEW
Deadline: ASAP
National Wildlife Federation Regional Representative Ann
Arbor, MI NEW
Deadline: ASAP
Natural Resource Specialist Bison, SD
Application
Deadline: ASAP
NW Area Forester Bison, SD
Deadline: ASAP
Living Forest Cooperative Ashland, WI
AmeriCorps-The Nature Conservancy, OR
Job Announcement for CNR and Biology Seniors
Position offers part-time employment through this academic year and opportunity
for a graduate position.
Deadline: ASAP.
Wildlife and Fisheries Technician Positions
Go to the DNR employment page to check out some of the wildlife and fisheries
openings.
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Positions
Field Organizer
Systems Manager
Development
Director
Deadlines vary for each position. Click on the position
titles to view the various openings.
Woodland Management Services Forestry Positions
ArborCare Resources, Inc. Hailey, ID
Rock River Planning Coordinator
Deadline: Open until filled.
Natural Resources Recreation Manager
Deadline: Apply ASAP.
NRCS Soil and Ag Positions
Soil
Conservation Tech Position
Ag
Engineer Student Trainee
How to Apply for
Jobs in Wisconsin
NRCS Jobs Flyer
NRCS Careers
NRCS Benefits
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submissions is 9am on Fridays. Submit information electronically using the
article form found on our web page and email it to
cnrreporter@uwsp.edu.